Yarra Valley cycling & wine tour
Enjoy a delightful day out exploring the best of the Yarra Valley by bike, from cool temperate forests to cool climate wines this is a day tour with a difference. Combine relaxing cycling with indulgence as you sample the Yarra Valley's finest wines and produce. We start our day with a morning drive from Melbourne city centre up into the Dandenong ranges, along a spectacular corridor of Giant Mountain Ash trees and ferns trees to a look out over the Yarra Valley.
The cycling
Our day begins from a spectacular vantage point over the Yarra valley where we take morning tea before descending from the Dandenongs and begin cycling on backlanes for 5km through the rolling countryside of the Yarra Valley , with simply delightful views of farmland, vineyards and distant mountains. We stop at one of the Yarra Valley's best situated vineyards, Elmswood estate to enjoy the immense views with a morning cuppa
It's onwards to the town of Seville - another nice downhill - where we join the Lilydale to Warburton rail trail through some of the best scenery & cycling in Victoria. After an easy 12km of level terrain on the rail trail we join the van again and put our bikes away, as it's time to indulge in some serious wine tasting!
Our support vehicle will follow your group and if you wish to stop cycling you can simply hop onboard at any time. We can provide jackets for cold and wet conditions but in the unlikely event of very bad weather that is not suitable for cycling your leader may substitute the ride with a trip on the famous Puffing Billy steam train ride through the hills instead.
Yarra Valley Wine & Cheese tasting
The Yarra valley is internationally recognized as a leading cool climate wine region and the home to some very fine produce. Our lunch stop is at Domain Chandon, where after enjoying a gourmet lunch we can also take an informative tour around the home of Champagne in Australia. Learn all about the winemaking process in an entertaining and informative way and get insights into a world-class winery at work as you see winemaking in progress, visit the barrel cellar and the riddling hall.
Next stop is a nice boutique Vineyard, and cellar door at Coombe Farm, which was once home to the famous Dame Nellie Melba.Next is a delicious cheese tasting session at the Yarra Valley Dairy and then another small rustic winery Yering farm to finish off a magical day. We then return back to Melbourne aiming to be back in the city for 5:30- 6:00pm.
To see the full details of our trip please download the trip notes. For more details on the vineyards visited please follow these links:
www.domainechandon.com.au
www.coombefarm.com.au
www.elmswoodestate.com.au
www.yeringfarm.com.au
The cycling
Our day begins from a spectacular vantage point over the Yarra valley where we take morning tea before descending from the Dandenongs and begin cycling on backlanes for 5km through the rolling countryside of the Yarra Valley , with simply delightful views of farmland, vineyards and distant mountains. We stop at one of the Yarra Valley's best situated vineyards, Elmswood estate to enjoy the immense views with a morning cuppa
It's onwards to the town of Seville - another nice downhill - where we join the Lilydale to Warburton rail trail through some of the best scenery & cycling in Victoria. After an easy 12km of level terrain on the rail trail we join the van again and put our bikes away, as it's time to indulge in some serious wine tasting!
Our support vehicle will follow your group and if you wish to stop cycling you can simply hop onboard at any time. We can provide jackets for cold and wet conditions but in the unlikely event of very bad weather that is not suitable for cycling your leader may substitute the ride with a trip on the famous Puffing Billy steam train ride through the hills instead.
Yarra Valley Wine & Cheese tasting
The Yarra valley is internationally recognized as a leading cool climate wine region and the home to some very fine produce. Our lunch stop is at Domain Chandon, where after enjoying a gourmet lunch we can also take an informative tour around the home of Champagne in Australia. Learn all about the winemaking process in an entertaining and informative way and get insights into a world-class winery at work as you see winemaking in progress, visit the barrel cellar and the riddling hall.
Next stop is a nice boutique Vineyard, and cellar door at Coombe Farm, which was once home to the famous Dame Nellie Melba.Next is a delicious cheese tasting session at the Yarra Valley Dairy and then another small rustic winery Yering farm to finish off a magical day. We then return back to Melbourne aiming to be back in the city for 5:30- 6:00pm.
To see the full details of our trip please download the trip notes. For more details on the vineyards visited please follow these links:
www.domainechandon.com.au
www.coombefarm.com.au
www.elmswoodestate.com.au
www.yeringfarm.com.au
Dates
2010 Oct 23 - May 01- Departs Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday ( except Xmas & New Year)
Itinerary
1 days - Departing Melbourne CBD
Level of Difficulty Introductory
Whats Included?
- Small exclusive group, 10 people maximum
- Central Melbourne pick up & drop off
- Quality Wine & cheese tastings at boutique wineries
- Morning tea
- Delicious lunch of exquisite local produce
- Domaine Chandon tour
- Knowledgeable and experienced guide
- Well maintained & comfortable bikes
- Helmets & safety briefing
- Visit to Dandenong's forest and viewpoints
- Complimentary Coffee, Tea & snacks
- Comfortable Support vehicle with bike trailer
- Maps of the route & Yarra valley
